WordMasters 5th Grade- List 1

placid

• Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

• Loud and chaotic, full of noise and activity.

• Restless and agitated, constantly moving.

• Bright and vibrant, full of energy.

cyclone

• A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low barometric pressure.

• A type of storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs only in tropical regions.

• A calm area in the center of a storm system.

trough

• A long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of.

• A type of container used for storing liquids.

• A shallow dish used for serving food.

• A large, deep container for holding water.

shrewd

• Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

• Lacking intelligence or insight; foolish.

• Exhibiting a lack of understanding; naive.

• Being overly emotional or sensitive; sentimental.

quaff

• To drink heartily.

• To eat slowly.

• To run quickly.

• To sleep soundly.

balmy

• Mild and pleasant, often referring to weather.

• Cold and harsh, typically associated with winter.

• Hot and humid, usually found in tropical climates.

• Dry and arid, common in desert regions.

mottled

• Marked with spots or smears of color.

• Uniformly colored without any spots.

• Completely transparent without any color.

• A solid color with no variations.

crane

• To stretch out one's body or neck in order to see something.

• A type of bird known for its long legs and neck.

• A machine used for lifting heavy objects.

• To move quickly and quietly without being noticed.

ricochet

• To rebound one or more times off a surface.

• To absorb impact without damage.

• To move in a straight line without deviation.

• To break apart into smaller pieces.

crest

• The top of a mountain or hill.

• A type of wave in the ocean.

• The base of a valley.

• A type of bird found in forests.